Early Lake Tahoe Maritime History with Jeff LaRoche March 28 at Explore Tahoe
Posted on January 27, 2012
Filed Under South Tahoe Events
“Q” is the nickname of this 1921 classic yacht on display at the Tallac Historic Site. Was she called the “Q” because her name was hard to pronounce, or because it was used by the US Navy in top-secret operations on Lake Tahoe during WWII?
Find out on March 28th when local yachtsman Jeff LaRoche presents, “Early Lake Tahoe Maritime History” at Explore Tahoe from 6pm to 7pm. You’ll see underwater video of the Steamer Tahoe and learn more about the restoration of the Quic chakidn.
Jeff LaRoche is at the helm of Tahoe Classic Yachts, a unique maritime museum that highlights the rich history of Tahoe’s past showcasing large and small watercraft, and a variety of antique engines in a beautiful boat house at the Tallac Historic Site in South Shore. To learn more about the Q and the maritime museum, visit the Tahoe Classic Yachts website and we’ll see you at Explore Tahoe on March 28th!
Quic-chakidn
The Q is an original 1921 cruiser built in the San Francisco Bay Area ordered and delivered to the Hobart family who operated a huge lumber operation on the north and east shores. She was transported by rail to Tahoe City and had separate boathouses on the east and west shores of Lake Tahoe. She now rests comfortably at South Lake Tahoe in a boat house near the famous Pope and Baldwin estates.
During the 1920s she was a pleasure cruiser that hosted socialites and silent movie stars. During WWII she was used by the US Navy for secret wartime experiments. Following, the “Q” was one of the first passenger carrying boats operating out of South Shore to take guests out onto Lake Tahoe.
Early Lake Tahoe Maritime History with Jeff LaRoche at Explore Tahoe
March 28 from 6pm to 7pm. Requested donation $5.
Explore Tahoe – An Urban Trailhead
4114 Lake Tahoe Blvd in the Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe next to the North Face
(530) 542-4637
Public transportation is highly encouraged for this South Lake Tahoe event. For route info and times, please click here or call (530) 541-7149.
Special Parking Rate: The parking garage is offering a flat rate on all speaker night dates of $5.00 after 4pm!
Explore Tahoe – An Urban Trailhead
Explore Tahoe – An Urban Trailhead is a Visitor Center featuring informal presentations and interactive exhibits about the geology, wildlife, and cultural heritage of Lake Tahoe, as well as outdoor recreational and cultural activities available in South Lake Tahoe.
Located in the transportation hub at the Heavenly Village, Explore Tahoe staff can help plan excursions throughout south shore utilizing mass transit to help reduce emissions and protect Lake Tahoe’s natural resources.
